Game 6 is shaping up to be the most important one yet. This has been quite a long series for the New York Rangers and the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After being on the verge of yet another sweep this postseason in Game 4, the Carolina Hurricanes realized they were not going to get eliminated so easily. Therefore, they went ahead and won Games 4 and 5. While this series was expected to be a competitive one, the expectations of it going to six games after seeing the Blueshirts performance in…
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The heated matchup between PWHL Boston and PWHL Montreal in the Walter Cup Playoff Semifinals continues. So far, neither of the games played between these two teams have ended in regulation, and neither has been won by Montreal. However, that does not mean they have not put up quite a fight against Boston. Game 2 of the series was placed at Place Bell in Montreal, Quebec on Saturday night, and ended 2-1 with Boston winning in 3OT. Boston now has one game left to win in order to sweep and clinch the best-of-five series. While they managed to snag the…
There will be no sweep for the New York Rangers in the second round. The Carolina Hurricanes have stopped the Blueshirts’ 7-0 playoff streak in Game 4 on Saturday night and avoided getting swept by the Rangers in this series. Game 4 ended 4-3, the same score as the rest of the games in this series, except this one ended in regulation and saw a much grittier effort from Carolina to get the win. The Hurricanes may have taken Game 4, but the Rangers still lead the series 3-1. Can they keep their postseason alive, or did they just get…
The PWHL has entered its postseason, the Walter Cup Playoffs. Four of the six original franchises of the league punched their ticket to the playoffs and competition is officially underway. PWHL Boston is facing off against PWHL Montreal in a best-of-five semifinal series. It’s only been one game, yet the showcase of talent and grit by these two teams is indescribable. PWHL Boston took home the Game 1 win in overtime against the team that was leading them by six points in the regular season standings. How did they pull it off? Montreal Dominates, Boston Rallies The Troops http://gty.im/2152396907 Boston…
The New York Rangers are on a hot streak this playoff season. The Broadway Blueshirts have taken home their fifth straight win after defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Second Round on Sunday afternoon. This series has already been a showcase of top competition between the highest-ranking teams in the Metro Division, and there are still more games to go between them. What gave the Rangers the edge in Game 1, and what should we look forward to in Game 2 Tuesday night? Mika Magic In Game 1 http://gty.im/2149195466 While March has been associated…
The inaugural season of the newly formed Professional Women’s Hockey League is wrapping up. The League saw trailblazing moments for women’s hockey, such as shattering attendance records and new rules that gave a refreshing new feel to the sport of hockey as a whole. Now, all eyes are on the future. The 2024 PWHL Draft has been announced to take place in Minnesota in June. There’s so much to be excited about with this news, so let’s break it down. How The Draft Will Work http://gty.im/2149718692 The ‘”Original Six” teams of the Professional Women’s Hockey League are soon going to…
Not all is well in New York hockey. The New York franchise of the new Professional Women’s Hockey League ended dead last in the standings during their inaugural season. The franchise has seen struggles on and off the ice, with attendance not meeting standards set by the other PWHL teams, However, not all hope is lost. Like any young franchise, there is room for growth and change, and we will hopefully see that manifest in New York. Now that their season is over, what should PWHL New York work towards for next season? Taking Advantage Of The Gold Plan http://gty.im/2056145522…
We have our first sweep of the postseason. The New York Rangers eliminated the Washington Capitals in four games during the Eastern Conference First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Game 4 took place on Sunday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. While it was a hard-fought game for both teams, the Rangers ultimately denied the Caps their first win of the series, outscoring them 4-2. Was the road to the second round that simple for the Blueshirts? Return of Capitals Defensemen Change the Game http://gty.im/2124981071 The Washington Capitals saw the return of two of their previously injured…
It is Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round matchup between the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals. The Blueshirts are currently in the commanding lead of 3-0 in this series, whereas the Capitals are looking to keep their season alive for at least one more game. We have seen quite a bit of effort put forth by these two teams, but it all comes down to this important Sunday night game at Capital One Arena. Will we see the first swept series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year? Washington Sees Return Of Key Defensemen http://gty.im/2144488457 The…
The New York Rangers have done it once again. The Blueshirts defeated the Washington Capitals 3-1 Friday night in Game 3 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The Rangers need just one more win to advance to the second round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, and at the pace they’re moving, it’s looking like the series will be over in four. The Washington Capitals, however, have not admitted defeat just yet despite their struggles. Will they be able to come back from this critical deficit, or should they shift their focus to next season? The Rangers Dominating In Special…
The New York Rangers and Washington Capitals are meeting up once again Friday night for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round. The Caps are back on home ice, hoping for their first victory of this series. The Rangers are on fire so far, leading 2-0 in the series, but the Capitals have seen great improvement between Game 1 and Game 2. Will Washington’s increasing momentum finally get them a win in the series? Capitals Back On Home Ice For Game 3 http://gty.im/2149902419 The Washington Capitals are bringing their 2-0 deficit to Capital One Arena for Game 3. The…
During an action-packed Game 2 at Madison Square Garden, the New York Rangers extended their Eastern Conference First Round series lead to 2-0 as they snagged a 4-3 victory against the Washington Capitals. We saw what style of play these teams decided to equip in the playoffs during Game 1, but Tuesday’s Game 2 delivered key moments that could determine the outcome of the series as a whole. Washington Strikes First, New York Responds http://gty.im/2149996620 Unlike Game 1, Game 2 started with goals in the first period. Washington’s shot attempts increased greatly throughout this game as a whole, and so…
Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals hits the ice Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. After a 4-1 victory by the Rangers in Game 1 on Sunday afternoon in Game 1, the rivals are ready to face off once again. New York is looking to get another win on the board, while the Caps are looking to strike back with a win of their own. However, the Rangers cannot get too comfortable, and the Caps cannot lose hope. Gauging Physicality in Game 2…
It’s all coming up Rangers. New York defeated the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. A historic matchup consisting of the team with the lowest goal differential in the playoffs since the 90’s, and the team that won the President’s Trophy setting franchise records, delivered some key moments that will make Game 2 one to keep an eye on. Matt Rempe Kicks Off The Scoring in Game 1 http://gty.im/2149579932 Although the first period involved some penalties and power plays for both teams, it was mostly quiet after…
The matchup is set. The New York Rangers are taking on the Washington Capitals in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The President’s Trophy winners have had a franchise record-breaking season, and have made a name for themselves as a dangerous playoff-caliber team for a while. The Caps fought hard to clinch their second wild-card spot in the East, and are continuing to bring their high-energy momentum to the competitive ice. What to Look Forward to in The New York Rangers There is a lot of hype to be garnered for this particular series. This first-round playoff…
Jack Edwards is Done Calling Boston Bruins Games After This Season Renowned play-by-play announcer Jack Edwards has announced his retirement after nearly two decades calling games with the Boston Bruins. He announced he would be stepping away from his “dream job” at the New England Sports Network (NESN) at the end of the season. He will continue calling Bruins games through the end of the 2023-24 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Why He’s Hanging up the Mic His decision stems from his recent struggle with slowed speech, for which he has received therapy. In an interview with The Boston Globe in February…
It’s a Tight Race in the Eastern Conference It’s less than a week until the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs begin, and the Eastern Conference playoff picture is yet to be complete. As of April 14, three teams are fighting for the last Wild Card spot. The Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Washington Capitals are all in the hunt. Who will end up with the golden ticket to the playoffs, and what will the first round look like for each team if they clinch? Detroit Red Wings Put in the Work http://gty.im/2147787734 The Detroit Red Wings (39-32-9) are coming off…
